Im 44, had hysterectomy in 2019 . and after finding small lump (like a marble) just before xmas i then noticed skin changes around the lump pretty quickly. So i went to visit my GP 2 weeks ago who referred me urgently on the 2WW with the NHS.
When i arrived last Thursday 25th for my appointment , my initial consultation was very brief, he skimmed round my breast, didn’t feel the lump and told me the skin changing and dimpling are fatty tissue ‘or something’ where his words. He told me ill have mammo and an ultrasound & then i could go. “Theres nothing to worry about “ he said, He even handed me my discharge papers.
Following this I was sent for the mammogram and then the ultrasound. Both scans were one after the other and i was surprised how efficient the whole process was.
During the ultrasound, the radiographer said “ i know he said you could go but I need to take biopsy's and then send you back to see the consultant after another mammogram with metal clips in that I'm going to insert during the biopsy
I was totally confused at this point but went along with it. X4 biposys later, x2 in my lymph nodes and 2 in my left breast where the skin changes and lump were. So after the 3rd mammogram I now go see consultant again.
wellllll he said, you have done great finding this lump as you have very large breasts!! And the proceeded to tell me this is highly likely to be cancer. I now have a full body pet/ct scan this saturday and a breast MRI the saturday after before my meeting with the same consultant to discuss all of my results.
I dont know where to look or turn for advice and im so glad i found this group. I lost my best friend to breast 3 years ago & also my mum to cancer recently. The two ppl i would have gone to advice with are gone..
sorry for the lengthy post.
A bit of advice what i should expect next would be extremely grateful
Paula s - thank you
